Yoga Teacher Training
Green & Blue Studios 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 2025
The Green & Blue 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training lead by Charlie Anderson Sumner raises the bar for Foundational teacher trainings
Our training is rooted in the philosophy, principles and practices of Yoga and aims to not only graduate competent, safe and considerate teachers but to also empower those individuals, through practice and knowledge, to discover who they are as a teacher so that their ongoing teaching journey is in alignment with Svadharma, their highest values.
This teacher training is for people who wish to mature and evolve their understanding and practice of yoga and develop the skills and knowledge to Become a Certified Yoga Teacher.
Our graduation aim is threefold - effective, considerate, professional. In short, our graduate teachers will be able to guide their students effectively, considerately and professionally through the many and varied practices of yoga.
- Effective teachers have a well established and continued personal practice of yoga and know that their ongoing skill as a teacher is rooted in this.
They have thorough knowledge of the yoga practises and understand how and when they should be taught.
- Considerate teachers are compassionate and empathetic towards their students. They are able to create welcoming, inclusive and safe spaces for their students to flourish. Their teaching is rooted in integrity and they respect themselves, their students and the roots of the practices they are teaching.
- Professional teachers understand the student teacher dynamic and teach with due regard to students needs and ability. They have the skills to help students practise safely within their own limits while also offering appropriate challenge and opportunities for growth. Professional teachers are confident in their strengths and also know their limits.
Our graduates will show up with authenticity, transparency and build trust between themselves and their students.
Students will leave this training fully prepared to teach vinyasa or hatha style yoga classes and will have a comprehensive understanding of yoga asana, pranayama, the anatomy of yoga, hands-on assists, yogic lifestyle, yoga philosophy, mudras and meditation techniques
GRADING
Graduating this course will be graded Pass/Fail based on attendance, observed class teaching and assignment submission. Minimum attendance is
90%, the observed class must contain a minimum of 6 students and be at least 75 minutes long. All assignments must be handed in by the course
completion date.
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 200 hours
TRAINEES WILL BE EXPECTED TO:
• Complete an on-line Anatomy and Physiology course prior to course commencement
• Attend a minimum of 90% of training days
• Complete assignments in the given timeframe (unless a suitable reason is given)
• Maintain a regular class attendance (a record must be kept of this)
• Attend regular workshops (a record must be kept of this)
• Begin or maintain a regular yoga home practice (it is desirable that a record of kept of this).
We believe that yoga is for everyone. Your ability to ‘do’ certain asana is not important to being accepted on to this course. However, we do ask that you can demonstrate your commitment to yoga and we require that trainees have been practising consistently for at least two years.
YTT Dates 2025
January 24th, 25th and 26th (Friday to Sunday)
February 28th, 1st and 2nd (Friday to Sunday)
March 21st, 22nd, and 23st (Friday to Sunday)
April 25th, 26th and 27th (Friday to Sunday)
May 16th, 17th and 18th (Friday to Sunday)
June 20th, 21st and 22nd (Friday to Sunday)
July 11th, 12th and 13th (Friday to Sunday)
Times are 7 or 9hr days
Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday 12pm-6:30pm (10:30-11:45 am vinyasa Lv 2-Lv3 class included)
Sunday 8:30am-5:30pm
Payment plan available on request.
Early Bird offer £3000 until November 30th 2024 , then £3300
Non refundable deposit £500
If you want a glimpse of the course book on our Level 2- Level 3 Saturday sessions with Charlie (10:30-11:45am) from May 2024 . Stay for a coffee afterwards to ask any questions about the course.
For more info please email to info@greenandbluestudios.com
Testimonials
“Thank you, Charlie, for sharing your incredible knowledge and wisdom of Yoga. It was insightful and educational 200-hour teaching training that exceeded all expectations. It has given me the foundation I needed to start on my yoga journey as a teacher. Charlie is incredibly generous, and supportive allowing you to explore and find what your passionnte about as a yogi. The course covers a balance of Philosophy, Pranayama, Yoga Anatomy, Sanskrit and Aasna, giving a rounded and balanced understanding of yoga .”
“I absolutely loved every second of my YTT with Charlie, in fact I never wanted it to end!
The blend of anatomy, asana, philosophy, spirituality and most importantly, fun, was a perfect balance, approached in an incredibly supportive and intuitive manner. Charlie’s passion shines through her teaching and invites a curiosity into each subject; whether you think you will be interested in something or not, you will sure as hell have explored that by the end of this course (and most likely ignited a newfound fire!). Her encouraging and understanding approach gives space to each student and allows everyone to shine in their own unique way, ensuring we all found our feet at every step, before moving on.
The structure of having the long weekends each month worked really well with fitting in to ‘life’ as it is, as well as allowing time for processing of information, building on practices, and personal reflection & reading; awarding a greater depth of understanding overall. Each training weekend was varied, and gave significant opportunity for ‘hands on’ teaching experience, which I know has had a huge impact on the confidence I am teaching with today.
Having known Charlie for many years, I knew I was safe in her hands, but the support of Anabel and the welcoming & inspiring space and community that she has created at Green & Blue was an incredible unexpected bonus to this YTT, it really feels you are all in it together. If you are looking to deepen your personal practice, you will get that in swathes and make friends for life in the process. If you are looking to start teaching, you will leave with all of the above plus the tools required to turn your passion into a business, in a way that works for you. An absolute gem of a YTT, I couldn’t recommend it more 🥰”
Learning from Charlie was a truly special experience. Her knowledge and passion for the philosophy is something very special she brings to her 200hr YTT course. She gave us all the tools to teach while still always encouraging us to let our own personalities and passion for Yoga come through in our classes. She was so brilliant about taking time to answer individual questions and offer reassurance whenever needed. The Saturday classes @greenandbluestudios are such a lovely way to get a feel for Charlie's style of teaching. Like Emily I'm delighted to answer any questions about my experience of the training if you would like to message me.
“Charlie's knowledge on all things yoga including asana, yoga philosophy and Sanskrit is formidable, yet she teaches with humility and friendship. She genuinely wants her yoga teacher trainees to become their own teacher, not a mini Charlie. Sessions are fun and rewarding, she introduces teaching straight away but in a manageable way, and whilst there is homework, with the sessions being monthly, there is time to plan these around other things and she is always available to respond to queries. I am very glad that I chose to complete by TT with Charlie, and would recommend others to do the same if they are contemplating exploring this.”
Tim
“The course was a truely wonderful experience, full of physical and semantic teaching practise. Charlie was an inspiring and caring teacher. All backgrounds, experience and needs were considered. The knowledge and respect of the tradition that Charlie shared has throughly provisioned me for the next steps in my yoga journey.”
Chloe
Oh my gosh, Charlie is truly an incredible teacher. My experience if her inaugural teacher training 200 hours YTT was amazing. I gained the deeper knowledge about yoga that l'd been craving, while learning the practical skills of being a well rounded and thoughtful yoga teacher. If you love yoga and are feeling called to share this life enhancing practice, you can't go wrong with this in-depth course. You might be lucky enough to share the experience with a fantastic group of people as well.
Don't over think it, go for it! I am so glad I took the leap of faith.
Green and Blue yoga teacher training 200-hour course is outstanding. The owner Anabel made me feel very welcome in her studio. Charlie who taught the course was a very knowledgeable, caring compassionate, supportive teacher. I did the training as I wanted to learn more about yoga (not necessarily to teach) and wow did I learn! The small class was invaluable to me. It meant I got the time and attention that I needed to grow my skills to become ‘me’ as a teacher. We were teaching from day one and the final assessment class was an invaluable learning tool preparing us for the real world of teaching. I wish I was doing the course again with the knowledge I have now! And yes, I have taught yoga - this would not have been possible and wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for Charlie. If you want to learn to teach or just learn more about the world of about yoga then you will not find a better teacher to take you on this journey!
Sarah